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CNI-200

Cinema Network Interface

PRELIMINARY

Table of Contents

Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Main Control Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Main CPU Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Termination Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Relay Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Bypass Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Termination Board Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Manual Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Supervisory Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Network Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Digital I/O Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Input Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Output Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Supervisory Input/Output Setup Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Manual Control Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

CNI-200 Program Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Application Example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

SPA-7 to CNI-200 Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Manual Override Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

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Definitions

Digital Client This is the Digital Cinema Management system or a component of the system thatcommunicates with the CNI-200 Cinema Network Interface.

CAI Cinema Automation Interface Protocol. This is the Ethernet and RS-232 serial protocoldesigned for the Digital Cinema System interface. See the Command Interface ProtocolSpecification for complete details.

KDI Keyboard & Display Interface Protocol. This is an Ethernet protocol that allows a client toutilize the CNI-200's display and keypad. See the Command Interface Protocol Specification forcomplete details.

Host This is the device, software, etc. that connects to the CNI’s Ethernet or LSN Gateway utilizingthe proprietary protocol for system configuration, monitoring and control. CineSuite Softwareutilizes this protocol.

LIN Local I/O Network. This is a powered RS-485 serial network that support local I/O devices suchas the 39440 and 39490 termination boards.

LSN Local Synchronous Network. This an isolated RS-485 network used for inter-systemcommunications.

CNI-200 Cinema Network Interface

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CNI-200 Front Panel

IntroductionThe CNI-200 Cinema Network Interface is a cinema control system that provides a link between the digital cinemasystem and the existing film equipment. The CNI-200 exchanges status and control information with the digitalcinema equipment via a standard IP-based (Ethernet) network or an RS-232 serial link to provide full automaticcontrol of the booth and auditorium functions in coordination with the existing film automation system. It allows theswitching between film and digital content at any time during a presentation. A Bypass feature disables CNI-200control handing off control to the existing film automation.

The CNI features configurable digital outputs and inputs for interfacing to the film automation and cinemaequipment (such as lights, masking, start, cues, etc). Internal user programs handle the tedious work of controllingthe show event sequences. This relieves the digital cinema client from having to do the low level I/O control. Thedigital client needs only to send cues via the serial link and the CNI controls the entire presentation passing controlto the film automation as required. However, outputs can be configured for exclusive control by the digital client.Aslo, all digital inputs are available to the digital client as well.

The CNI-200 incorporates a 1/4 VGA backlit display and keypad that is used for setup and displaying system statusinformation. The digital client can also use the display and keypad for it’s own purposes, such as displaying digitalprojector and show status. It could also be used to setup or modify the digital system.

The CNI-200 is connected to the Termination I/O board via a serial link. This allows the termination board to beinstalled in a different location than the main control/display unit. This can be advantageous in that the terminationboard can be mounted close to the film automation equipment terminations while the main control/display unit canbe mounted in a more suitable location.

The CNI supports up to 2 digital cinema clients. See the Command Interface Protocol Specification manual fordetails of the serial communications protocol.

DescriptionMain Control Unit

The main control is housed in a 4U standard 19" rack mountable steel cabinet. The unit contains the system powersupply, main control board and user interface. The front panel has provisions for optional manual switches. Theseswitches can be used for emergency manual control or other purposes. The keypad and display are used for systemsetup, manual control and monitoring run time show events.

The control panel is hinged to provide access to the internal electronics. Remove the two panel screws to open theunit. This exposes the Main CPU board and Power Supply.


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Main CPU Board

The Main CPU board features several serial communication ports including an Ethernet port. Some of these portshave a specific function and others are for future development. There are 3 banks of DIP switches used for basicsystem configuration. The LEDs provide an indication of power supply and serial communications status.

1) Ethernet - J2 a 10Base-T Ethernet RJ-45 connector. This connection is currently used for the CAI, KDI and Hostprotocols. It also features a embedded web browser interface.

2) RS-232 - P8 is an RS-232 port currently used to set up the Ethernet parameters. The same parameters can beset up from the CNI-200 front panel.

3) RS-232 - P9 is an RS-232 port used to support the CAI protocol.4) RS-485 - P2 and P10 are the LIN (Local I/O Network) connections. Serial data and power support the 39440termination board and any other future LIN devices.

5) RS-485 - P3 and P11 are connectors for the isolated RS-485 LSN port.

6) Serial Port - P14 is a spare serial port. This is for future use.

7) Status LEDs - LED1 displays the status of the LSN and LED2 displays the status of the LIN. A fast blink indicatesthat the CNI is communicating with a network device. LED3 is the +5 volt computer voltage. 8) Configuration DIP Switches - S1 through S3 are used for CNI configuration. These switch definitions are thesame as the eCNA-200 switches. See the eCNA-200 Setup and Operation manual for a detailed explanation of eachof the switch functions.


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DIP Switch Definitions

S1 Function ON OFF

S1-1 Boot Loader Force Boot Loader on Power Up Application on Power Up *

S1-2 Supervisory Defaults Force Defaults on Power Up Do Not Overwrite *

S1-3 LSN Id 20H bit Value = 20H (32 Decimal) Value = 00H (0 Decimal) *





S1-8 LSN Id 01H bit Value = 01H (1 Decimal) * Value = 00H (0 Decimal)

S2 Function ON OFF

S2-1 Manual Control Screen Enable * Disable

S2-2 Password Enable * Disable

S2-3 Check Focus Delay Enable Disable *

S2-4 Fire Stop Enable Disable *

S2-5 Not Defined Not Defined Not Defined *


S2-7 Host Event Log Enable * Disable

S2-8 Cinema Automation Interface Enable * Disable

S3 Function ON OFF






S3-6 Check Focus Delay Alarm Disable RCM / RSM Alarm on Start * Enable RCM / RSM Alarm on Start

S3-7 Host Select TCP/IP Host Support LSN Gateway Host Support *

S3-8 IP Defaults Force Defaults on Power Up Do Not Overwrite *

* Default


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Power Supply

The Power Supply board provides clean, regulated DC power to the system. The CNI can be powered by120VAC/60Hz or 220VAC/50Hz line voltage.

• Transformer Input Connector - Power transformer connector.

• Voltage Selector Switch - 120V/220V line voltage selector switch.

• Line Power Fuse - Power transformer line input protection fuse.

• AC Line Voltage - 120VAC/60Hz or 220VAC/50Hz line voltage feed.

• DC Power Output - Computer and LIN power. Regulated +24, -24 and +18 volts DC.

• LIN Power Fuse - Local I/O Network protection fuse for the +18 volts DC.


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Termination Board

The 39440 CNI Termination board communicates with the Main Control Unit via an RS-485 serial link (LIN). It isalso powered by the Main Control Unit. This allows the board to be mounted away from the Main Control Unit in aconvenient location. The board features 16 outputs and 8 digital inputs. All outputs are relay contact closures andall inputs are optically isolated. The drawing below highlights the major features of the board.

• Status LED - This LED displays the status of the on board micro-controller and LIN communications.

• Option and ID Jumpers - W2, W3, W5 are undefined. W4 selects the LIN Id (Board #1 or Board #2)

• Contact/Voltage Sense Jumpers - Sets up input for contact or voltage sense.

• Inputs - 8 non-polarized isolated inputs.

• Output LEDs - LEDs on all relays indicate that the relay is energized.

• Outputs - 16 relay outputs

• Control Relay Enable Jumpers - Enable Bypass control relays or Form C contact.

• Manual Switch Quick Connects - 3/16 inch quick connect tabs for optional manual switches.


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• Remote Power - +12 volts DC at 1/2 amp for powering optional equipment.

• LIN - Local I/O Network. Connects to the Main Control Unit.

Important: The termination board uses copper planes in particular locations of the board that are connected to themounting holes. These provide a low impedance path for high frequency electrical noise to earth ground. It isimportant that all mounting holes are connected to a grounded metal chassis with metal screws.

The drawing below is a functional block diagram of the termination panel.


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Low Power Relay Contacts High Power Relay Contacts

Bypass Jumper

Relay Outputs

The termination board is equipped with 14 low power and 2 high power relay outputs. All of these outputs are dryrelay contacts. Outputs 1 through 14 are capable of switching voltages up to 48VDC @ 1 Amp. Outputs 15 and 16are capable of switching up to 250VAC @ 10 Amps. Both low and high power contact arrangements are shownbelow.

Bypass Mode

Each output has a bypass control relay and jumper associated with it. The bypass control relays are controlled byeither the bypass instruction or the bypass input allowing for manual and automatic activation. The purpose ofbypass is to toggle control of the cinema equipment such as lights, masking, etc. between the film automation andthe CNI. The film automation is in control when the bypass is “ON”. The CNI-200 is in control when the bypass is“OFF”. When the CNI power is off, the CNI defaults to bypass “ON”. The bypass jumper controls whether the bypassrelay is controlled by bypass ‘mode’ or not. Place the jumper block on positions 2 and 3 for bypass control. Placethe jumper block on position 1 and 2 for a Form C contact that is not effected by bypass.

Termination Board WiringOutputs

Outputs 1 through 14 have the same contact arrangement but can be wired differently depending on the method ofcontrol required. The wiring method will depend on the type of film automation and type of digital/film presentationdesired.

Method 1: This simply parallels the normally open contacts of the film automation with the normally open contactsof the CNI. The film automation or the CNI can control the equipment anytime. The bypass jumper canbe in either position.


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Method 2: This method uses the bypass control contacts to toggle control between the film automation and theCNI. The equipment can only be controlled by the ‘active’ unit. The film automation can control whenbypass mode is on. The CNI can control when bypass mode is off. The bypass jumper must be onpositions 2 and 3.

Method 3: This method allows the CNI to control anytime, but the film automation can only control when bypassmode is on. The bypass jumper must be on positions 2 and 3.

Method 4: This method can be used when an additional output is required for the digital cinema system. Thebypass control relay could be disabled by moving the bypass jumper block to positions 1 and 2. Thiswould create a FORM C contact giving a normally closed contact.

Note: The high power outputs do not support wiring method 3.


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Method A: Manual switch wiring for Method 3 or 4 output wiring

Method B: Manual switch wiring for Method 2 output wiring

Manual Switches

Most film automation systems have manual override switches that can be used by the operator to manually controlkey booth and auditorium equipment such as the projector motor, screen masking and lighting. These manualswitches are essential in the event of an automation failure. When the CNI is used in conjunction with a filmautomation the existing manual switches may not function during the digital presentation as expected. The CNItermination board provides quick connect tabs that can be used for manual override switches.

If wiring method 1 is employed, the manual switches on the existing film automation will function normallyregardless of the bypass mode.

If wiring method 3 is implemented, the film automation switches will not work when the bypass mode is off. Iffeasible, the best solution may be to re-wire the film automation manual override switch as shown. Otherwise it willbe necessary to add switches.

Method A: When method 4 is used to add a new output, a switch can be installed in the CNI system.

Method B: If method 2 wiring is employed, the manual override switch should be installed as shown below.


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Voltage Sense Input

Contact Sense Input

Inputs

The CNI termination board is equipped with 8 optically isolated digital inputs. Each input can accept AC or DCvoltages in the range of 5 to 24 volts. The inputs can be individually configured for contact or voltage sense.

A typical voltage sense connection is shown below.

Using an on board power source, the inputs can be configured for contact sensing. Only a remote relay contact orswitch is necessary to generate an input. A typical contact sense connection is shown below.



Supervisory SetupThis section explains how to configure the CNI-200 Supervisory network settings and digital input/output.

Network Setup

The Ethernet network parameters are displayed on page 16 of the Supervisory System Setup section. Press<Setup>< Super><Setup System> Enter Password and goto page 16. The Ethernet Mode, IP Address, SubnetMask and Gateway IP Address fields display the current values.

Ethernet Mode

The CNI can operate in half or full duplex mode. This setting will depend on your network. The default is HalfDuplex. Select Half Duplex or Full Duplex with the Message keys.

IP Address

The IP Address is displayed in the decimal-dot notation. Each CNI on the local network must have a unique IPAddress. Change the address with the number keys.

Subnet Mask

The Subnet mask is displayed in the decimal-dot notation. The Subnet Mask defines the number of bits taken fromthe IP address that are assigned for the host part. Change the Subnet Mask with the number keys.

Standard IP Network Subnet MasksNetwork Class Host Bits Subnet Mask

A 24 255.0.0.0

B 16 255.255.0.0

C 8 255.255.255.0

Gateway IP Address

The Gateway IP Address is displayed in the decimal-dot notation. The gateway address, or router, allowscommunication to other LAN segments. The gateway address should be the IP address of the router connected tothe same LAN segment as the CNI. The gateway address must be within the local network. Change the addresswith the number keys.

Setup CNA System Page 16Ethernet

Ethernet Mode Half DuplexIP Address 192.168. 0.254Subnet Mask 255.255.255. 0Gateway IP Address 0. 0. 0. 0

**Any changes take effect next power-up.



Digital I/O

The CNI digital I/O structure is flexible. Any input or output can be assigned to any CNI function or can be directlycontrolled by the client. The CNI supports two models of I/O boards and up to 2 boards at a time (board #1 andboard #2).

Board #1 (LIN Id 17):39440: 16 Outputs/8 Inputs OR 39490: 12 Outputs/8 Inputs

Board #2 (LIN Id 18):39440: 16 Outputs/8 Inputs OR 39490: 12 Outputs/8 Inputs

Input Functions

Inputs can be assigned any of the 10 functions in the table. All inputs can be read by the Digital Input commandbut inputs that are not assigned (blank) are not acted on by the CNI. These inputs are generally used by the digitalclient for a specific purpose. These functions are also supported by the CAI serial protocol. See the CommandInterface Protocol Specification manual for details.

Input Assignments

Name Description

<<Blank>> Not acted on by the CNI. Can be use as general purpose input.

Digital 1 Cue Auxiliary Cue Input from digital system 1 (Always active)

Digital 1 Fault Major Fault input from digital system 1

Digital 1 Stop Stop Input from digital system 1

Digital 1 Start Start Input from digital system 1

Digital 2 Cue Auxiliary Cue Input from digital system 2 (Always active)

Digital 2 Fault Major Fault input from digital system 2

Digital 2 Stop Stop Input from digital system 2

Digital 2 Start Start Input from digital system 2

Bypass De-activates the Bypass Control Relays on 39440 Termination Board.

The Digital Cue is used by the client to advance the CNI program, just as the film cue is used by the filmautomation system. The CNI-200 currently supports up to 20 cues per program.

The Digital Fault is defined as a ‘major fault’ in which the CNI will stop the show, drive the outputs to their defined‘fault-to’ states and sound the alarm. This would generally be used by the digital client in the event of a digitalsystem error or fault. The alarm would notify the operator that manual intervention is required.

The Digital Start is used to start the show. This is the same as pushing the start key on the CNI-200 front panel. The Digital Stop is used to stop the show. This is the same as pushing the stop key on the CNI-200 front panel.

The Bypass is a special function that is used to active/de-active the bypass control relays on the 39440 terminationboard. The Bypass input is useful as a hard-wired switch available to the operator for manual control of the bypassfunction. This would allow the operator to conveniently switch control to the film automation overriding the CNIprogram without powering down the CNI.



Output Functions

The outputs of the boards can be assigned any of the 40 functions in the table. Serial output commands haveexclusive control over the outputs that are not assigned (blank) and are not affected by internal CNI logic. Otherassigned outputs are controlled exclusively by the CNI program or status flags.

Output Assignments

Name Description Name Description

<<Blank>> Controlled by External Serial Device(Ethernet/RS-232) Mask Flat Controlled by Format or Masking program

instructions

DP1 Pwr Off Controlled by Digital Projector 1 Power Off program instruction Mask Scope Controlled by Format or Masking program

instructions

DP1 Pwr On Controlled by Digital Projector 1 Power Onprogram instruction Mask Special Controlled by Format or Masking program

instructions

DP1 Vid Off Controlled by Digital Projector 1 Video Offprogram instruction Lens Flat Controlled by Format or Lens program

instructions

DP1 Vid On Controlled by Digital Projector 1 Video Onprogram instruction Lens Scope Controlled by Format or Lens program

instructions

DP2 Pwr Off Controlled by Digital Projector 2 Power Offprogram instruction Lens Special Controlled by Format or Lens program

instructions

DP2 Pwr On Controlled by Digital Projector 2 Power Onprogram instruction Slide Projector Controlled by Slide Projector program

instructions

DP2 Vid Off Controlled by Digital Projector 2 Video Offprogram instruction Sound Aux 1 Controlled by Format or Sound program

instructions

DP2 Vid On Controlled by Digital Projector 2 Video Onprogram instruction Sound Aux 2 Controlled by Format or Sound program

instructions

In Progress Controlled by CNI’s In Progress Flag Sound Digital 1 Controlled by Format or Sound programinstructions

Fault Controlled by CNI’s Major Fault Flag Sound Digital 2 Controlled by Format or Sound programinstructions

Fire Stop Controlled by CNI’s Fire Stop Flag Sound Mono Controlled by Format or Sound programinstructions

H. Lights Down Controlled by House Lights Down programinstruction Sound Mute Controlled by Format or Sound program

instructions

H. Lights Mid 1 Controlled by House Lights Mid 1 programinstruction Sound Non-Sync Controlled by Format or Sound program

instructions

H. Lights Mid 2 Controlled by House Lights Mid 2 programinstruction Sound SR Controlled by Format or Sound program

instructions

H. Lights Up Controlled by House Lights Up programinstruction Sound SVA Controlled by Format or Sound program

instructions

S. Lights Down Controlled by Stage Lights Down programinstruction Out 1 Controlled by Aux Out program instruction

S. Lights Up Controlled by Stage Lights Up programinstruction Out 2 Controlled by Aux Out program instruction

Curtain Open Controlled by Curtain Open program instruction Out 3 Controlled by Aux Out program instruction

Curtain Close Controlled by Curtain Close program instruction Out 4 Controlled by Aux Out program instruction



Setup System Page 4

Output Power-up Fault-toDP1 Power Off OffDP1 Video Off OffDP2 Power Off OffDP2 Video Off Off

Setup System Page 5

Output 1 Controls: NoneOutput 2 Controls: NoneOutput 3 Controls: NoneOutput 4 Controls: None

Setup System Page 6 Board 1: 39440/39490 #1Out Controlled by Contact 1 Pulsed 2 Pulsed 3 Pulsed 4 Pulsed 5 Pulsed 6 Pulsed 7 Pulsed 8 Pulsed 9 Pulsed10 Pulsed11 Pulsed12 Pulsed

Setup System Page 7 Board 1: 39440/39490 #1Out Controlled by Contact13 Pulsed14 Pulsed15 Pulsed16 Pulsed

Setup System Page 8 Board 1: 39440/39490 #1In Connected to 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Supervisory Input/Output Setup Screens

Press <Menu><Set-up><Set-up Super><Set-up System> and enter the password (The default password is 3141)to access the system Supervisory.

Page 3 and 4 of the Supervisory allow you to configure the behavior of standard output functions.

Page 5 allows any output function to be controlled by the Aux Out Instruction. Page 6 and 7 allows any outputfunction to be assigned to any of the 39440/39490 termination board relays outputs.

Page 8 allows any input function to be assigned to any 39440/39490 termination board input.

Pages 9, 10 and 11 are used to setup board #2 if a second board is installed.

Setup System Page 3

Output Contact Power-up Fault-toLens Pulsed Flat FlatMasking Pulsed Flat FlatSound Pulsed Non-Sync Non-SyncH. Lights Pulsed Up UpS. Lights Pulsed Up UpCurtain Pulsed No-op No-opSlide Proj Maint. No-op No-opOut 1 Pulsed No-op No-opOut 2 Pulsed No-op No-opOut 3 Maint. No-op No-opOut 4 Maint. No-op No-op



Manual Control ScreenPress <Menu><Manual Control> to access the manual control screen. This screen displays the current state ofmost functions. It also allows the operator to override any of these functions. This is particularly useful for testingand troubleshooting, but can also be used to correct for programming errors. Although this allows the operator tooverride the current state of a function, be aware that a power cycle, fault or program instruction can drive thefunction to a new state.

The active state is displayed in reverse video.

Manual Control Volume Sound Lens H. Lights - 50.0dB Non-Sync Flat Up> Mute Mono Scope Mid 1 SVA Special Mid 2 Aux Out SR Down Out 1 Dig 1 Masking Out 2 Aux 1 Flat S. Lights Out 3 Dig 2 Scope Up Out 4 Aux 2 Special Down

Proj 1 Proj 2 Curtain Slide Proj DP1 Pwr DP2 Pwr Open On DP1 Vid DP2 Vid Close Bypass On



CNI-200 Program EditorThere are currently 36 instructions available to build programs. A program is a series of instructions that areexecuted as they are encountered. The Wait Cue instruction is a special instruction that causes the program to waitfor a ‘cue’ event before continuing. Most instructions have an associated delay time which allow time-delayedexecution. The CNI can store up to nine programs.

Press <Menu><Set-up Program> and enter the password to access the editor (The default password is 3141). Usethe Insert/Edit, Cursor Up/Down and Enter keys to insert instructions into the program editor. Use the Number,Clear and Cursor keys to edit delay times, etc. See the eCNA-200 Setup and Operations manual for a detaileddescription of each instruction.

Program Instructions

No. Instruction Parameters / Delay Time0 << blank >> n/a1 House Lights Up dd:dd dd:dd = 0:00 to 59:59 minutes:seconds2 House Lights Down dd:dd dd:dd = 0:00 to 59:59 minutes:seconds3 House Lights Mid 1 dd:dd dd:dd = 0:00 to 59:59 minutes:seconds4 House Lights Mid 2 dd:dd dd:dd = 0:00 to 59:59 minutes:seconds5 House Lights None dd:dd dd:dd = 0:00 to 59:59 minutes:seconds6 Stage Lights Up dd:dd dd:dd = 0:00 to 59:59 minutes:seconds7 Stage Lights Down dd:dd dd:dd = 0:00 to 59:59 minutes:seconds8 Stage Lights None dd:dd dd:dd = 0:00 to 59:59 minutes:seconds9 Curtain Open dd:dd dd:dd = 0:00 to 59:59 minutes:seconds

10 Curtain Close dd:dd dd:dd = 0:00 to 59:59 minutes:seconds11 Curtain None dd:dd dd:dd = 0:00 to 59:59 minutes:seconds12 Curtain Call dd:dd dd:dd = 0:00 to 59:59 minutes:seconds13 Curtain Close Early dd:dd dd:dd = 0:00 to 59:59 minutes:seconds14 Slide Projector On dd:dd dd:dd = 0:00 to 59:59 minutes:seconds15 Slide Projector Off dd:dd dd:dd = 0:00 to 59:59 minutes:seconds16 Cue Factor .ddd .ddd = .000 to .99917 Format d: m1 m2 d = 1 to 9

m1 = Non-Sync; Mono; SVA; SR; Digital 1; Aux 1; Digital 2; Aux 2 m2 = Flat; Scope; Special

18 Wait Cue d d = 0 to 2019 Shutdown Delay dd:dd dd:dd = 0:00 to 59:59 minutes:seconds20 Wait dd:dd dd:dd = 0:00 to 99:99 minutes:seconds21 Changeover Open dd:dd dd:dd = 0:00 to 59:59 minutes:seconds22 Changeover Close dd:dd dd:dd = 0:00 to 59:59 minutes:seconds23 Changeover None dd:dd dd:dd = 0:00 to 59:59 minutes:seconds24 Changeover Auto dd:dd dd:dd = 0:00 to 59:59 minutes:seconds25 Projector Motor/Lamp On n/a26 Projector Motor/Lamp Off n/a27 Intermission Wait dd:dd dd:dd = 0:00 to 99:99 minutes:seconds28 Aux m1 m2 dd:dd m1 = Out 1, Out 2, Out 3, Out 4

m2 = On, Offdd:dd = 0:00 to 99:99 minutes:seconds

29 Volume d1 dB Fade Time d2 dd:dd d1 = -50.0 to +10.0 dBd2 = 0 to 10 secondsdd:dd = 0:00 to 99:99 minutes:seconds

30 m1 Lights m2 dd:dd m1 = House; Stage; Zone 3 to Zone 16m2 = Up; Down; Mid 1; Mid 2dd:dd = 0:00 to 59:59 minutes:seconds

31 Sound: m m = Non-Sync; Mono; SVA; SR; Digital 1; Aux 1; Digital 2; Aux 2 32 Lens/Masking: m m = Flat; Scope; Special33 Lens: m m = Flat; Scope; Special34 Masking: m m = Flat; Scope; Special35 Projector: m dd:dd m = Film Off; Film On; Changeover Close; Changeover Open;

Digital 1 Pwr Off; Digital 1 Pwr On; Digital 1 Vid Off; Digital 1 Vid On; Digital 2 Pwr Off; Digital 2 Pwr On; Digital 2 Vid Off; Digital 2 Vid Ondd:dd = 0:00 to 59:59 minutes:seconds

36 Bypass: m dd:dd m = Off; On; No-opdd:dd = 0:00 to 59:59 minutes:seconds

d = decimal number; m = message



Application ExampleThis section describes how the CNI-200 could be connected and programmed to work with the Strong Model SPA-7automation system. The SPA-7 Cinema Automation sold by Strong International from 1992 to 1997 is a typicalcinema automation with some programmability. It is a single 3-cue system. This means that a single outboard cueis required to be placed on the film in which the cue advances the program to the next state where the appropriateoutputs are activated. Below is a timing diagram that describes the normal operation of the SPA-7.The outputs shown in the timing diagram are dry relay contacts. Some can be programmed for pulsed ormaintained.

SPA-7 to CNI-200 Wiring

The following wiring diagrams show one possible way to wire the CNI-200 to the SPA-7 film automation. There aremany ways this could be accomplished, depending on the requirements of the digital and film presentations. This isan example of a more flexible scheme allowing any mixture of digital and/or film content.



Setup System Page 6 Board 1: 39440/39490 #1Out Controlled by Contact 1 Out 1 Pulsed 2 Pulsed 3 H. Lights Mid 1 Pulsed 4 H. Lights Mid 2 Pulsed 5 H. Lights Down Pulsed 6 H. Lights Up Pulsed 7 S. Lights Down Pulsed 8 S. Lights Up Pulsed 9 Mask Flat Pulsed10 Mask Scope Pulsed11 Mask Special Pulsed12 Curtain Open Pulsed

Setup System Page 7 Board 1: 39440/39490 #1Out Controlled by Contact13 Curtain Close Pulsed14 Sound Aux 1 Pulsed15 Non-Sync Pulsed16 Slide Projector Maint.

Setup System Page 8 Board 1: 39440/39490 #1In Connected to 1 Bypass 2 Digital 1 Cue 3 Digital 1 Cue 4 5 6 7

Page 1 of the wiring diagram shows how the digital client is connected to the CNI-200. This could be either an RS-232 serial connection or Ethernet. The protocol is identical either way.

Page 2 shows the how the CNI is connected to the SPA-7. Most of the outputs are wired using Method 2 asdescribed in a previous section. This is required for some outputs due to the SPA-7's behavior at the end of the filmshow. For example, after the end of show cue the sequence of events are as follows:

Curtain = CLOSEHouse Lights = UPStage Lights = UP(Timer B times out)Slide Projector = ONSound = NON-SYNC

Note: If there is not a curtain, Timer B is most likely set to 0 seconds.

If you wanted a Digital Show to follow the Film Show, you would not want the slide projector on the screen,auditorium lights full up or non-sync music playing. Therefore, in order to prevent this, the CNI-200 would need totake control of those outputs before the end of show cue. This could be detected from an inboard cue by the filmcue detector. If there is a start-up time required by the digital projector, the inboard cue would be placed on thefilm at the appropriate location previous to the SPA-7 ‘End of Show’ cue equal the digital start up delay time. Thiswould provide for a smooth transition from film to digital. The SPA-7 would end the film portion of the presentationas it normally does. The CNI-200 program will then control the lights, masking, curtain, etc. for the digital portionof the presentation.

Digital I/O Setup

Configure the CNI-200 inputs and outputs on page 6 through 8 of the Supervisory. This configuration assumes thedigital client has a serial connection to the CNI-200.



CNI Program

This Program controls the auditorium and booth equipment for the digital portions of the presentation and passescontrol to the film automation for the film portion of the presentation. The digital client only needs to ‘cue’ the CNIto advance the program to the next ‘state’ in which a new event sequence is initiated. This program starts with adigital pre-show, switches to film advertisements and switches back to digital for a feature movie.

This program assumes:

1. There is a one minute start-up time for the Digital Projector.2. There are curtains and a ‘curtain call’ between the Film Advertisements and Digital Feature. 4. The curtain close time is about 8 seconds.3. The Slide Projector is on between shows.

The show is started by the digital client...

1- 1 Projector:Film Off 0:00 Keep Projector Motor flag off. Required for backward compatibility.1- 2 Bypass: Off 0:00 1 Make sure CNI-200 is in control for digital pre-show1- 3 Projector:Digital 1 Pwr On 0:00 Turn digital projector (for warm-up)1- 4 Masking: Flat Set up screen masking for digital pre-show1- 5 --- Wait --- 1:00 Wait for 1 minute (Digital system start up time)1- 6 Projector:Digital 1 Vid On 0:00 2 Digital Pre-show on the screen 1- 7 Slide Projector Off 0:001- 8 House Lights Mid 1 0:001- 9 Stage Lights Down 0:001- 10 Sound: Aux 1 Select sound for digital system1- 11 --- Wait Cue 1 --- Wait for End of Pre-show cue from digital client1- 12 Bypass: On 0:00 3 Switch control to SPA-71- 13 Aux Out 1 On 0:00 Start SPA-71- 14 --- Wait --- 0:011- 15 Aux Out 1 Off 0:001- 16 --- Wait --- 0:04 Wait for SPA-7 Changeover Delay1- 17 Projector:Digital 1 Vid Off 0:00 4 Digital video off the screen. Film on the screen.

1- 18 Projector:Digital 1 Pwr Off 0:001- 19 --- Wait Cue 2 --- Wait for the inboard cue (placed 1 minute (90 feet) before End of Show cue)1- 20 Bypass: Off 0:00 5 Switch Control back to CNI-2001- 21 Projector:Digital 1 Pwr On 0:00 Turn digital projector (for warm-up)1- 22 Curtain Close 0:50 6 Begin to close curtain 10 seconds before End of Show cue 1- 23 --- Wait Cue 3 --- Wait for SPA-7 End of Show Cue1- 24 Projector:Digital 1 Vid On 0:00 7 Digital Feature on the screen1- 25 Curtain Open 0:001- 26 Masking: Scope 0:001- 27 Sound: Aux 1 Select sound for digital system1- 28 House Lights Down 0:001- 29 --- Wait Cue 4 --- Wait for Credits cue from digital client1- 30 House Lights Mid 2 0:00 8 Raise lights to half level for credits1- 31 --- Wait Cue 5 --- Wait for End of Show cue from digital client1- 32 Stage Lights Up 0:00 9 Intermission 1- 33 House Lights Up 0:001- 34 Slide Projector On 0:001- 35 Sound: Non-Sync 0:001- 36 Projector:Digital 1 Vid Off 0:001- 37 Projector:Digital 1 Pwr Off 0:00

Cues from Digital Client = Cue 1, 4 and 5; Cues from SPA-7 = Cue 2 and 3



Manual Switch Wiring Example

Manual Override Switches

The manual override switches on the SPA-7 are in parallel with the output relay contacts. Therefore, when theBypass is off (CNI-200 in control), the manual switches will not work from the SPA-7 control panel. The easiest wayto solve this problem is to add manual switches to the CNI-200 system. Wire the manual switches to the CNItermination board using method B. This would allow the manual controls to operate in both bypass modes. Use theswitch identification labels provided to label the manual override switches.

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